Meaning & Definition of Paternal in English
English⟶
Paternal
/pətərnəl/
adjective
1. Belonging to or inherited from one's father
- "Spent his childhood on the paternal farm"
- "Paternal traits"
synonym:
- paternal
2. Characteristic of a father
synonym:
- paternal
3. Relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
- "Parental guidance"
synonym:
- parental,
- maternal,
- paternal
4. Related on the father's side
- "A paternal aunt"
synonym:
- agnate,
- agnatic,
- paternal